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145 Damian’s Attention

Author: Nyx Rai
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-29 23:41:37

Scarlett’s POV

“You are leaving?”

I look away reluctantly from Jack Fuller’s closed door when Sebastian’s voice raises. I look over, only to see Lucas standing by near us. My little suitcase was beside him.

I have been moving around so much recently, even since I found out about the baby that day. The only thing feeling homey is that suitcase.

“No, I’m not,” I dodge Sebastian’s eyes.

He would try to get me to move back with him if I answered yes. I don’t want to waste time on such a talk.

I wanted to move out because I had got everything I wanted from Jack Fuller. But now with Mom’s stuff almost within my reach, I can’t help my mind turning fast about how to get it. I want Mom’s necklace. I hate the fact that it’s on Ava’s neck, especially when I know it would be harder to get it from Jack Fuller now.

“You are not a good liar,” Sebastian sighs with a bitter smile, seeing through me, “I know better than to force you. I just...” He frowns, lowering his eyelashes to hide the pain in his
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Her bro is cutting g into her for Ava. Why wouldn't he assume the necklace wearer is a thief?
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